"Get the ball rolling": Results of a qualitative study to explore the current situation and develop elements essential for optimal preconception care in Indonesian primary care.

Background: Despite its essential benefits to prevent pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality, comprehensive preconception counselling care in Indonesia is yet to exist. Before further developing the appropriate care for women, this study aimed to understand the current situation and propose essential elements necessary for further developing the optimal preconception care in Indonesian primary care.

Study Design: Focus group (FG) discussions guided by grounded theory approach were conducted with Indonesian general practitioners, nurses, midwives, and obstetricians from Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta Province, between July and September 2023.

Planning for the virtual elimination of HIV in Australia: a Delphi consensus.

Australia has seen a steady decline in HIV notifications since 2013 and has one of the fastest declining rates of HIV transmission in the world. Australia is now in a globally unique position to plan for a near future of virtual elimination of HIV transmission. Through community involvement for every stage of this Delphi consensus process, we ensured the statements drafted reflect the needs of the community and highlight the gaps in the HIV response that will be essential to address if virtual elimination is to be achieved.

Experiences and reflections of doctors on the operations of designated clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong: a qualitative study.

Background: The conversion of General Out-patient Clinics (GOPC) into COVID-19 designated clinics played a crucial role in combating COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong in 2022. This qualitative research aimed to contribute valuable perspectives from doctors on the operations of designated clinics for the preparedness of future outbreaks and health emergencies.

Methods: This research adopted an interpretive phenomenological approach.

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Thyroid Nodules Among 52,003 Chinese 'Healthy' Individuals in Beijing: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: The prevalence of thyroid nodules has been increasing, and there are few research data on the risk factors of thyroid nodules in the Chinese population. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of thyroid nodules by retrospectively investigating the physical examination records of a cohort of "healthy" individuals in Beijing, China.

Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study.

E-prescription: views and acceptance of general practitioners and pharmacists in Greater Sydney.

Background: Electronic prescription (e-prescription) was introduced in 2020 in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aimed to explore general practitioners (GPs) and community pharmacists' experience with, and facilitators and barriers to, the use of e-prescription.

Methods: This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with GPs and pharmacists in Greater Sydney to explore their experience with e-prescription.

Late effects of polio: Interviewing general practitioners and health professionals about the need for and the means of promoting continuing professional development.

Background And Objectives: Polio Australia estimates tens of thousands of polio survivors are experiencing late effects of polio (LEoP), including increased cases among young women of childbearing age in some migrant communities. Because polio has been declared eradicated in Australia, the provision and uptake of education by general practitioners (GPs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) is minimal. We explored the awareness of LEoP among HCPs and ways to enhance knowledge dissemination to improve clinical practice.

Designing a decision aid for cancer prevention: a qualitative study.

Objectives: Australian guidelines recommend people aged 50-70 years old consider taking low-dose aspirin to reduce their risk of colorectal cancer. The aim was to design sex-specific decision aids (DAs) with clinician and consumer input, including expected frequency trees (EFTs) to communicate the risks and benefits of taking aspirin.

Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with clinicians.

Factors affecting prescription of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with established cardiovascular disease/ chronic kidney disease in Hong Kong: a qualitative study.

Background: Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2 I) has cardiorenal protective properties and are recommended for patients with diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and/or chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although cardiorenal complications are high in diabetes and pose a significant financial burden on the Hong Kong health care system, the use of SGLT2 I in these populations remains low. And yet this issue has not been explored in Hong Kong primary care.

Strengthening learning and research in health equity - opportunities for university departments of primary health care and general practice.

This paper explores the roles of university departments of primary health care (PHC) and general practice in promoting health equity. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exposed long-standing health and workforce inequities in Australia, as elsewhere. Addressing these inequities will require wide-ranging responses particularly focussed on PHC and the PHC workforce.

Referral Compliance Following a Diabetes Screening in a Dental Setting: A Scoping Review.

With type 2 diabetes prevalence increasing in Australia, and the condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality, screening for dysglycaemia in the dental setting has been proposed to identify asymptomatic individuals. Screening commences with a risk assessment, and individuals identified at elevated risk for having diabetes are then referred to their medical practitioner for confirmation of their glycemic status. Therefore, for screening to be effective, individuals need to adhere to their oral health professionals' (OHP) advice and attend their medical follow-ups.

Experience of COVID-19 Vaccination among Primary Healthcare Workers in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Study.

Studies show that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy exists among healthcare workers (HCWs). Past personal experiences of vaccination, such as the seasonal influenza vaccination, influence individuals' intention to receive future vaccinations. This study aimed to explore the experience of COVID-19 vaccination among primary care HCWs in Hong Kong.

'Touch for Health' based kinesiology interventions: An innovative qualitative research exploring clients' perspectives.

Background And Purpose: Touch for health (TFH) based kinesiology is a complementary therapy with foundations in a natural health training developed utilising techniques from chiropractic, osteopathy and acupressure therapies. Although popular, the impact of the therapy is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to understand outcomes of TFH-based kinesiology interventions that clients perceive as important in their lives.

Developing and pilot testing an oral health screening tool for diabetes care providers.

Background: People with poorly managed diabetes are at greater risk of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease that is not effectively managed can affect glycaemic levels. Diabetes care providers, including general practitioners and diabetes educators, are encouraged to promote oral health of their clients.

Diabetes and Oral Health (DiabOH): The Perspectives of Primary Healthcare Providers in the Management of Diabetes and Periodontitis in China and Comparison with Those in Australia.

Diabetes and periodontal disease are highly prevalent conditions around the world with a bilateral causative relationship. Research suggests that interprofessional collaboration can improve care delivery and treatment outcomes. However, there continues to be little interprofessional management of these diseases.

Interprofessional diabetes and oral health management: what do primary healthcare professionals think?

Diabetes and periodontitis have a bi-directional relationship. And yet, collaborations between primary healthcare practitioners in diabetes and oral health care are minimal. This study explored the views of general practice and oral health professionals on the link between diabetes and periodontitis, and interprofessional diabetes and oral health management.

Are we on the same page? Mental health literacy and access to care: a qualitative study in young Hazara refugees in Melbourne.

Hazaras, mostly aged <30 years, constituted the greatest number of people resettled under Australia's migration resettlement between 2009 and 2013. This group is at high risk of mental health issues due to pre- and post-forced migration experiences. This study explored the understanding of mental health and barriers to accessing primary mental health care in young Hazara refugees in Melbourne.

Challenging the status quo: results of an acceptability and feasibility study of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) management pathways in Indonesian primary care.

Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are the leading cause of maternal mortality in Indonesia. Focused HDP management pathways for Indonesian primary care practice have been developed from a consensus development process. However, the acceptability and feasibility of the pathways in practice have not been explored.

Patient views of therapeutic interchange of ACE inhibitors in Australian primary care: a qualitative study.

Objectives: In Australia, therapeutic interchange of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors could generate savings for patients and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The PBS subsidises nine drugs in the ACE inhibitor class. These drugs are therapeutically equivalent, but the price varies between each drug.

The Impact of COVID-19 on First Nations People Health Assessments in Australia.

The COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic has the potential to worsen existing health inequalities faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. We aimed to assess the impact of the pandemic on First Nations people health assessments using an interrupted time series model utilizing data extracted from the Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule database. Additive triple exponential smoothing was used to model health assessments undertaken between January 2017 and December 2019.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) management pathways: results of a Delphi survey to contextualise international recommendations for Indonesian primary care settings.

Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a significant contributor to the high maternal mortality rate in Indonesia. At the moment, limited guidelines are available to assist primary care providers in managing HDP cases. A previous review of 16 international HDP guidelines has identified opportunities for improving HDP management in Indonesian primary care, but it has not determined the suitability of the recommendations in practice.

'No-Frills Prils': GPs' views on drug costs and therapeutic interchange of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: a qualitative study.

Medications form a significant portion of spending in primary health care. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-Is) are among the most prescribed blood pressure medications in general practice. Medications within this class are considered therapeutically equivalent, but the cost of each ACE-I varies.

"Say Ahhh": Experience and Views on Halitosis Management in the General Public in Victoria, Australia.

Introduction: Halitosis is common and can have a significant impact on quality of life. It is attributed to both intraoral and extraoral causes. Although halitosis treatment depends on the aetiology, little is known about consumers' perception of halitosis causes and the types of assistance sought.

Clinicians' opinions on recommending aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer to Australians aged 50-70 years: a qualitative study.

Objectives: Australian guidelines recommend all adults aged 50-70 years old without existing contraindications consider taking low-dose aspirin (100-300 mg per day) for at least 2.5 years to reduce their risk of developing colorectal cancer. We aimed to explore clinicians' practices, knowledge, opinions, and barriers and facilitators to the implementation of these new guidelines.

The elephant in the room: an exploratory study of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) management in Indonesian primary care settings.

Background: Indonesia has the highest maternal mortality rate in South East Asia, that a third of the mortality is caused by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), including preeclampsia and eclampsia. Research suggests that maternal deaths from HDP are avoidable with appropriate initial management in primary care. However, little is known regarding the exact way HDP management is conducted in Indonesian primary care.